Sweat glands are lined by stratified cuboidal epithelium. This type of epithelium is characterized by multiple layers of cube-shaped cells.
The specific type of sweat gland influences the exact type of epithelium. For example, eccrine sweat glands are lined by simple cuboidal epithelium, while the excretory ducts of both eccrine and apocrine sweat glands are lined by stratified cuboidal epithelium.
Stratified cuboidal epithelium provides protection and facilitates secretion. It's a crucial component of sweat gland function, playing a vital role in thermoregulation and waste excretion.
